Van Driver - Part-Time (Local Government)

The Position

Note: This is a reposting of CS-2026-55361-L0886. If you applied under the previous posting which was open from August 3, 2026 to August 16, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.

Looking for a rewarding part-time job? Located in scenic Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Transportation Department is hiring dependable, compassionate drivers to provide door-to-door transportation for county residents, including helping seniors access essential services and appointments. If you enjoy helping others, working independently, and making a difference in your community, this opportunity is for you. Strong communication skills and reliability are essential. Apply today!

Description Of Work

Part-time Van Drivers help older adults travel safely to important destinations and support the daily operations of the agency. This role focuses on dependable service, clear communication, and professional conduct. As a Part-time Van Driver, you will perform the following duties:

• Vehicle Operation: Drive a variety of agency vehicles to transport consumers as listed on the mobile data tablet
• Door-to-Door Assistance: Provide safe and supportive door-to-door service, including helping consumers on and off the vehicle and carrying packages
• Safety Compliance: Follow agency mission and training practices to ensure professional, safe, reliable, comfortable, and courteous transportation
• Communication Duties: Communicate with office staff through two-way radio, mobile data tablet, or cellphone
• Vehicle Care: Complete daily maintenance checks, report problems, and clean and disinfect the vehicle each day
• Schedule Management: Pick up and drop off consumers according to assigned schedules and report schedule issues to the dispatcher

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 14-21+ hours per week.
• Transportation operates 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday and limited hours on Saturdays
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of employment which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Condition of Employment:

• No suspension of driver's license within the last three years.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.